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Greenfield Projects: Evergreen Projects

Although the COVID-19 pandemic results in a slowdown or even recession in the economy, there are still market players that...

Appointments

Chief commercial officer Kam Jandu to leave Budapest Airport

Kam Jandu is stepping down from his position as the chief commercial officer of Budapest Airport, by mutual agreement. He...

Interview

5G to be Built on World-class 4G Network

György Koller, CTO of Telenor Hungary, talks to the Budapest Business Journal about the likely evolutionary path from 4G to...

Appointments

Ted S. Boone joins Dentons in Budapest

Theodore (Ted) S. Boone has joined Dentons in Budapest as of counsel where he will be focusing on complex commercial...

Appointments

László Parragh re-elected business chamber head

László Parragh was re-elected chairman of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) for another four years at a...

Appointments

New head of marketing and PR at ConvergenCE

Orsolya Simon assumed the position of head of marketing and PR at real estate investor and developer ConvergenCE this month,...

Appointments

Magyar Suzuki names new HR director

Anita Herbácskóová was named HR director at Magyar Suzuki Zrt. in June 2020, becoming the leader of the companyʼs HR...

Interview

Agriculture minister welcomes agreement on new CAP

Agriculture Minister István Nagy on Wednesday said an agreement reached overnight on the European Unionʼs new common agriculture policy (CAP)...

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New Guest Arrives at Hungary’s Party Thanks to COVID: LNG

The coronavirus has gravely affected the life of businesses and private persons alike, and the energy sector is no exception....

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2nd Metár Tender Opens, Bringing Marketable Green Electricity Production Within Reach in Hungary

The pilot METÁR tender in Hungary led to a huge drop in electricity prices. Now, during the second tender, there...

Appointments

New general manager at Diageo’s Business Operations Center in Budapest

Mónika Pais has been appointed as general manager of Diageo’s Business Operations Center in Budapest, taking over from Gábor Zeisler,...

Appointments

AutoWallis appoints new chief financial officer

Automotive company AutoWallis has appointed Attila Seres as its chief financial officer, according to a press release sent to the...

Interview

30 Years of TV Production in Jászfényszaru

Samsung Electronics Hungary, which is celebrating 30 years in the country this year, makes the technology usually associated with the...

Interview

Will new Companies and Reinvestments Keep South Korea at the Top?

The Budapest Business Journal speaks with the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) about the rise of South Korea, which for...

Interview

KOTRA: Matchmaker for Korean SMEs and Hungary

Keewon Park, director of the Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), the commercial arm of South Korea’s embassy in Budapest, talks...

Appointments

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Interview

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

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Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Appointments

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Inside View

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Inside View

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...

MSD Hungary Managing Director Sean R. Smith to Take Global Role

Sean R. Smith will conclude his assignment as managing director of MSD Hungary at the end of 2026 and move...

Forvis Mazars Appoints Three New Partners in Hungary

International audit and advisory firm Forvis Mazars has appointed Gabriella Gábor, Zoltán Betyák and Gergely Simon as partners in Hungary,...

Netlock Appoints George Tilesch to Lead AI and Global Strategy

Hungarian digital trust services provider Netlock has appointed Hungarian-American AI expert Dr. George Tilesch to its senior leadership team, effective...

Citi Appoints Zoltán Schwardy as Country Officer and Banking Head for Hungary

Citi has announced the appointment of Zoltán Schwardy as Citi country officer (CCO) and banking head for Hungary, effective Sept....

Hera Cuku Named Managing Director of Lilly Hungary

Eli Lilly has appointed Hera Cuku as managing director of Lilly Hungária Kft., bringing international leadership experience and a scientific...

Rethinking Data Strategies From Storage to Recovery

As Hungarian businesses manage increasingly fragmented data and face more sophisticated cyberthreats, reliable recovery is becoming a board-level priority....

DUIHK Central to the German-Hungarian Bilateral Economic Relationship

Róbert Keszte became president of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) in 2025. In this interview with the...

Workload Outweighs Pay as Source of Workplace Distress

Workload, lack of recognition and job insecurity drive workplace distress among Hungarian employees, while pay remains their top priority, according...

CBRE Hungary Expands China Desk as Chinese Clients Pursue European Projects

CBRE Hungary has appointed Tu Yunfeng as business development manager at its China Desk, expanding the Budapest-based team as Chinese...

Investing in Hungary’s Wind Renaissance: What Wind Tender Means for Stakeholders

Hungary has launched its most ambitious wind energy initiative in nearly two decades, opening a new chapter in the country’s...

Géza Palocsay Named Managing Director of Douglas Central Europe

Géza Palocsay has been appointed managing director of Douglas Central Europe, overseeing the beauty retailer’s operations in Hungary, the Czech...

Energy Efficiency Also a Tax Opportunity

Diversifying Hungary’s energy supply has been on the agenda for years. The rapid expansion of solar power is a major...

Hungary’s Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.7% in August

Hungary’s unemployment rate stood at 4.7% in August, with 229,000 people unemployed and 4.654 mln employed among those aged 15-74,...

Realis Group Plans International Expansion as Krisztián Hornok Joins as Partner

Krisztián Hornok has joined Realis Group as a partner as the company prepares to expand its real estate business beyond...

The Price of Medicine: How Discrediting a Competitor Became EUR 1 bln Competition law Risk

EU competition law does not prohibit a company from being a market leader; a dominant position can be a natural...